AIPMT PRELIMS2002Physics-Motion in a Plane
AIPMT PRELIMS 2002 Physics Projectile Motion MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11
A particle (A) is dropped from a height and another particle (B) is projected in horizontal direction with speed of 5 m/s from the same height then correct statement is :-
A
Particle (A) will reach at ground first with respect to particle (B)
B
Particle (B) will reach at ground first with respect to particle (A)
C
Both particles will reach at ground simultaneously
D
Both particles will reach at ground with same speed
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Both particles will reach the ground simultaneously because the vertical motion is independent of horizontal motion and both start from the same height.
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